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Assessment of exposure and response to atmospherically-derived contaminants in U.S. Arctic freshwater fish

Creator:

Allen-Gil, Susan M.

Abstract:

The Arctic has long been considered to be a pristine environment, far from population centers and pollution sources. The detection of synthetic organochlorine compounds in various elements of the Arctic food web has confirmed the global dispersion of pollutants, particularly of persistent compounds such as organochlorines and heavy metals. Levels...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Environmental contaminants and ecology of bald eagles in southcentral Oregon

Creator:

Frenzel, Richard Wilmarth

Abstract:

Food habits and levels of organochlorine compounds, lead, and mercury in resident and wintering bald eagles were studied in southcentral Oregon and California, 1979-83. Food habits were assessed by examination of castings from winter communal roosts, identification of 2938 prey items found at nest sites and foraging areas, and observations...

Resource Type:

Dissertation